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Ranked #1 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”scenery not to miss....“ 05/23/2013
- ”Best Private Boating Experience You Ca...“ 05/20/2013
Category: Scenic Drives; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Beaches; Geologic Formations; Hiking Trails; Nature/ Wildlife Areas; State Parks; Historic Walking Areas; Trails
A scenic area offering beautiful beaches and dramatic cliffs.
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Ranked #2 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Beautiful!“ 05/24/2013
- ”Definitely worth it“ 05/24/2013
Category: Canyons; State Parks; Lookouts
"The Grand Canyon of the Pacific," Waimea Canyon is 10 miles long and 3,600 feet deep.
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Ranked #3 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Possibly my favorite spot on the plane...“ 05/21/2013
- ”Your Eyeballs Will Fall Out!!!!“ 04/02/2013
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #4 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Bumpy Drive. Wear Sneakers if Hiking.“ 05/24/2013
- ”Worth the Bumpy Drive“ 05/19/2013
Category: Trails
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Ranked #5 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Do the full trail!“ 05/22/2013
- ”Fit Family Hiking Paradise“ 05/19/2013
Category: Hiking Trails; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Hiking the Kalalau Trail is one of life's most spiritual adventures, full of wonder and awe at nature's beauty, but also can be hazardous to your health if you are not prepared... more »
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Ranked #6 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Great secluded beach“ 05/20/2013
- ”Miles and Miles of white sand and sun“ 05/15/2013
Category: Beaches; State Parks
A historical state beach park with breathtaking views and landscape.
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Ranked #7 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Something you should do!“ 05/20/2013
- ”Best excursion so far“ 05/19/2013
Category: Sports Complexes
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Come enjoy Kauai's newest sport! Sporting Clays is a very popular sport where 12 and 20 gauge shot guns are used to shoot...
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Come enjoy Kauai's newest sport! Sporting Clays is a very popular sport where 12 and 20 gauge shot guns are used to shoot flying clay targets or "clay pigeons". Right now it is one of the fastest growing and SAFEST sports in the US and it is now available on Kauai! Come shoot with us today! We promise you'll have a "BLAST"!!
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Ranked #8 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Photographer" Paradise“ 05/15/2013
- ”Don't Miss This Opportunity“ 05/11/2013
Category: Gardens
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Princeville Botanical Gardens (formerly Ahonui Botanical Gardens) is a family owned and operated garden paradise located in...
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Princeville Botanical Gardens (formerly Ahonui Botanical Gardens) is a family owned and operated garden paradise located in the Princeville area of Kaua'i. The Robertson Family, with the help of their close gardening friend, have transformed their 8 acre retirement home into a breathtaking garden with dramatic landscaping in two steep valleys. The Robertsons grow a small cacao (chocolate) grove and process their own homemade dark chocolate. Part of every tour is a short chocolate tasting and lesson on how the family makes their chocolate. The fun, educational tours of the garden include ethnobotanical and medicinal uses of plants, stories and information about native Hawaiian and "canoe" plants, and much more about a diverse collection of species from around the world.Visits to our garden are by APPOINTMENT ONLY. "Drop-ins" will be turned away and asked to book a reservation on one of our guided tours. Please call us before visiting.
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Ranked #9 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Can't miss this if you're on the garde...“ 05/20/2013
- ”Educational and meditative experience!“ 05/17/2013
Category: Gardens
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Ranked #10 of 142 attractions in Kauai
Travelers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Beaches
- ”Such a beatiful spot...“ 05/24/2013
- ”Excellent beach to relax“ 05/22/2013
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #11 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Beautiful hike“ 05/09/2013
- ”Dramatic and Wild“ 04/21/2013
Category: Beaches; Geologic Formations
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Ranked #12 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Beautiful slack key concert by a maste...“ 05/16/2013
- ”A very relaxing and enjoyable event“ 05/09/2013
Category: Concerts
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Doug and Sandy have been giving authentic Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukelele concerts twice a week at Hanalei Community...
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Doug and Sandy have been giving authentic Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukelele concerts twice a week at Hanalei Community Center since 1999. They're a standard attraction and an excellent way for visitors to learn about the history of Hawaii's slack key music as well as old stories that inspired the music - Sandy also relates some of the cultural connections of the survival of this native Hawaiian music. Their primary purpose is to make people aware of the history and cultural importance of this type of music. Concerts are one of the most affordable things to do on Kauai and appeal to both the individual visitor as well as to groups or families.
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Ranked #13 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Amazing and totally worth it...but nev...“ 05/13/2013
- ”Hike with great views (and a warning)“ 05/08/2013
Category: Waterfalls
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Ranked #14 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Serene beauty“ 05/17/2013
- ”Beauty, peace, a gem to visit.“ 05/09/2013
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #15 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Price increases have made it out of ou...“ 05/22/2013
- ”Total happiness!“ 05/16/2013
Category: Golf Courses
A highly rated golf course.
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Ranked #16 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Great spot, busy tho...“ 05/21/2013
- ”Snorkeling Paradise, Limited parking“ 05/14/2013
Category: Beaches
A beach in the northern part of Kauai.
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Ranked #17 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Easy access and safe beach“ 05/15/2013
- ”Beautiful and popular“ 04/08/2013
Category: Beaches
Almost two miles of beach on Kauai's north shore.
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Ranked #18 of 142 attractions in Kauai
Travelers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Beaches
- ”Monk Seals & Sea Turtles“ 05/25/2013
- ”Nice place to watch sunset“ 05/23/2013
Category: Beaches; Parks
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Ranked #19 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”nice hike“ 05/19/2013
- ”Magnificent views“ 05/17/2013
Category: Lookouts; Hiking Trails
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Ranked #20 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Best mini golf“ 05/23/2013
- ”Lovely little mini course“ 05/15/2013
Category: Golf Courses
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Ranked #21 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Beautiful, relaxed garden“ 05/03/2013
- ”A World Treasure“ 04/21/2013
Category: Gardens
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NTBG’s McBryde Garden and Allerton Garden are located on the south shore of Kauai in the picturesque Lawai Valley. Individual...
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NTBG’s McBryde Garden and Allerton Garden are located on the south shore of Kauai in the picturesque Lawai Valley. Individual tours of each garden run daily and include a ride from the Visitors Center in Poipu along a scenic coastal route and continue along the valley rim on a former sugarcane train railbed. Visitors disembark on the valley floor to explore these outstanding gardens. McBryde, NTBG’s flagship garden, is home to the world’s largest collection of native Hawaiian flora, many endangered or having gone extinct in the wild. It is a “botanical ark”, filled with palms, flowering trees, ornamental flowers, and unusual plants from the tropical world. Allerton is a former private estate, named by National Geographic Traveler magazine as one of the 50 places to see in a lifetime. Plants form the walls of outdoor rooms, the canopy of trees the ceiling. Housed within are elegant statuary and water features. A popular spot for photos is the ‘Jurassic trees’, with their massive curving roots.National Tropical Botanical Garden is a nonprofit institution, dedicated to saving and studying tropical plants.
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Ranked #22 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”One of the top views of north shore“ 05/22/2013
- ”Stop and View Hanalei Valley from Rt 5...“ 05/02/2013
Category: Lookouts; Scenic Drives
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Ranked #23 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”A stop to see a lighthouse was also a...“ 05/21/2013
- ”Great for birding and the light house“ 05/18/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Lighthouses
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Ranked #24 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”a gem that no other island has“ 05/17/2013
- ”Breathtaking scenery“ 05/16/2013
Category: Biking Trails; Trails
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Ranked #25 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Tropical views“ 05/19/2013
- ”Bring Your Bug Spray or Stay Away“ 05/15/2013
Category: Gardens
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NTBG’s Allerton Garden Garden is located on the south shore of Kauai in the picturesque Lawai Valley. Tours run daily and...
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NTBG’s Allerton Garden Garden is located on the south shore of Kauai in the picturesque Lawai Valley. Tours run daily and include a ride from the Visitors Center in Poipu along a scenic coastal route and continue along the valley rim on a former sugarcane train railbed. Visitors disembark on the valley floor to explore this former private estate, named by National Geographic Traveler magazine as one of the 50 places to see in a lifetime. Plants form the walls of outdoor rooms, the canopy of trees the ceiling. Housed within are elegant statuary and water features. A popular spot for photos is the ‘Jurassic trees’, with their massive curving roots.National Tropical Botanical Garden is a nonprofit institution, dedicated to saving and studying tropical plants.
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Ranked #26 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Great hiking“ 05/12/2013
- ”Visit on a clear day“ 04/12/2013
Category: State Parks
A beautiful state park encompassing 4345 acres and containing 45 miles of scenic trails.
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Ranked #27 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Bracing walk.“ 05/16/2013
- ”Excellent to ride, walk, or jog on.“ 05/16/2013
Category: Trails
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Ranked #28 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Pretty waterfall“ 05/24/2013
- ”Wilua Falls Drive-little disappointing...“ 05/24/2013
Category: Waterfalls
The waterfalls are beautiful but you can only view them from the end of a long, dead-end, winding road, up high. There is limited parking with a small turn-around area where you... more »
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Ranked #29 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Don't bother ....“ 05/25/2013
- ”Shhh... don't tell anybody“ 05/20/2013
Category: Beaches
If you are staying in the Hanalei or Princeville area, Anini Beach (southeast of Princeville) is one of the nicest swimmable (and child friendly) beaches on the northern side of... more »
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Ranked #30 of 142 attractions in Kauai
- ”Excellent horseback riding“ 05/19/2013
- ”Best Horseback Ride You Will Ever Expe...“ 04/30/2013
Category: Horseback Riding Stables
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Esprit De Corps Riding Academy offers the complete horses experience. Beginners through advanced riders learn about Kauai,...
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Esprit De Corps Riding Academy offers the complete horses experience. Beginners through advanced riders learn about Kauai, horses, and themselves while enjoying the beauty of Kauai. Small group Eco-tour trail rides, lessons in a covered arena, and weddings on horseback.
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